Mon Jan 06 19:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Milan and Inter Clash in Riyadh for Supercoppa Italiana

**Riyadh, Saudi Arabia** – The highly anticipated Supercoppa Italiana between AC Milan and Inter Milan kicked off this evening at the Al-Awwal Park stadium in Riyadh, with a tense and exciting match unfolding before a packed crowd. The atmosphere was electric, with the stadium seemingly more pro-Milan, expressing its displeasure at perceived missed fouls in favor of the Rossoneri.

Early chances were created by both sides. Milan’s Musah had a glorious opportunity, but his shot was just wide. Inter’s Lautaro Martinez also had a header in the box, but he failed to connect properly. Inter enjoyed more possession initially, but Milan’s quick counters kept the Nerazzurri defense on their toes. Several strong challenges and a fast-paced game characterized the opening minutes, with little sustained possession play.

Pre-match, AC Milan’s legendary striker Zlatan Ibrahimović spoke about the excitement of the derby, even from a managerial perspective. He expressed confidence in his team’s preparation and readiness to win. Meanwhile, Inter’s Bastoni also commented on the team’s preparations, highlighting their focus and determination.

The match featured the expected tactical battle, with Inter fielding a 3-5-2 formation (Sommer; Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Taremi, Lautaro) and Milan opting for a 4-2-3-1 (Maignan; Emerson Royal, Tomori, Thiaw, Hernandez; Musah, Fofana; Jimenez, Reijnders, Pulisic; Morata). Rafa Leao started on the bench for Milan, entering the game later.

The game is being broadcast live on Canale 5 and streamed on Mediaset Infinity and Sportmediaset.it. The result will determine the winner of the Supercoppa Italiana and add to either Milan’s (49 titles) or Inter’s (46 titles) impressive trophy collections. The match is a rematch of their earlier Serie A encounter, where Milan surprisingly ended Inter’s winning streak in the Derby della Madonnina. Simone Sozza officiated the match.

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